Sound and Vision Media is honored to be working with the Museum of Science, Boston, MA on their Quantum Matters Competition 2018 and the NanoNerds – NanoDays project.

Our creative team worked closely with the Museum staff throughout the Quantum Matters Competition production timeline to film and edit a series of videos.

Four young scientists compete to give the best (and most-entertaining) 3-minute explanation of a significant aspect of quantum technology to a family audience at the Museum of Science, Boston. Sponsored by the Museum of Science and the Center for Integrated Quantum Materials; funded by the National Science Foundation (Award No. 1231319). All rights reserved.

Quantum Matters Science Communication Competition Finals

For the NanoNerds / NanoDays project and Quantum Matters Competition edits, we provided pre and post-production, three cameras, all audio equipment and the necessary support staff to ensure an engaging final product and a smooth process.

Director of Photography – Corey Nichols
Camera Operator – Dan Perez de la Garza
Camera Operator – Matt Thurber
Editing – Peter Cheung and Corey Nichols
Production Assistant – Dashawn Echols

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Jessica Pointing – 2018 Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition

Harvard senior Jessica Pointing takes just 3 minutes to explain how quantum algorithms can organize quantum bits (qubits) for solving complex problems.

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Srujan Meesala – 2018 Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition Finals

In just 3 minutes, Harvard graduate student Srujan Meesala explains to a family audience how quantum bits (qubits) can deliver much greater computational power than ordinary computer bits.

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Rebecca Engelke – 2018 Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition Finals

In just 3 minutes, Harvard graduate student Rebecca Engelke explains to a family audience how researchers are learning to control electrons at the smallest scales using the topological properties of 2D materials.

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Joseph Yoon – 2018 Quantum Matters Science Communication Competition Finals

In just 3 minutes, MIT graduate student Joseph Yoon explains to a family audience how researchers are developing tiny lightsaber-like switches for use in quantum computers.

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More About the Quantum Matters Competition 2018:

In Winter/Spring of 2018, we put out a call to quantum researchers – in 2-3 minutes, explain a concept related to their area of research in quantum science or technology, and how it might matter to us in the future.

For video and teaching resources, please see:

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Quantum Matters Competition 2018